Childminder EY486720

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make at least typical progress from their individual starting points. Overall, they are well prepared for their future education.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She uses questions effectively, models language well and introduces new words to extend children's vocabularies successfully.  The childminder has a very warm, nurturing approach and treats children with kindness and respect. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder teaches children safe practices so that they learn to identify and manage risks effectively for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The current arrangements for professional development do not focus precisely enough on raising the quality of teaching to extend children's learning even further.  Overall, the childminder works well with parents. However, she does not routinely share information with them about what children are learning next, to guide their learning at home more effectively.  The childminder does not use information gathered from assessments to precisely focus planning to support children to consistently make rapid progress in all areas of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the current arrangements for professional development to focus more specifically on improving teaching to extend children's learning even further  share information with parents more regularly about what children are learning next, to help them guide their children's learning at home more effectively  use the information gained from assessments more effectively, so that planning for children's future learning helps them to consistently make more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms that a child's welfare may be at risk. She is aware of the wider issues surrounding child protection. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children who may be at risk from harmful situations. She supervises children well and checks all areas of her home and garden. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder successfully uses the views of parents to help her meet children's care needs effectively. The childminder thinks about how she can make improvements to her provision and has begun to identify her strengths.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts positively with children. She understands how to develop their mathematical skills, and their speech and language very well. The childminder introduces words to describe size and the feel of different textures, to support children's language skills successfully. Toddlers learn about colour, shape and numbers as they squeeze and roll creative resources. They are enthusiastic learners who enjoy sensory play. The childminder supports children's self-chosen learning well. Children use their imagination well to pretend that they are pouring drinks. They put a doll in a pushchair and attach their shopping bag to the handle. Children enjoy copying the actions of adults and experiences that are familiar to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Toys and resources are well organised, stored effectively and enable children to make independent choices about their play. Toddlers explore their environment with ease and show they feel safe in the childminder's care. They develop good independence skills, such as learning to tidy away toys when they have finished with them. The childminder is a good role model. She gives children frequent praise and encouragement, which supports their good self-esteem. Children are well behaved, learn to play cooperatively and use good manners. They have many opportunities to be physically active and learn about food that is good for them. Children walk to the local shops to buy fruit and vegetables and visit the nearby park. They are learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle successfully.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, inquisitive and active learners. Toddlers persevere at tasks and show good levels of concentration. They enjoy using a range of tools, such as rollers, scissors and cutters when playing with dough. This helps them to develop their small- muscle skills and be ready for pencil control later on. Children have opportunities to make marks on paper and count during their play. Toddlers show an interest in toys with buttons and flaps and learn how to operate them successfully. These skills support children in becoming ready for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486720 Local authority Sheffield Inspection number 1007002 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Totley, Sheffield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm on Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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